Photo: Embry‑Riddle STEM Outreach Director Tabitha King gives students from Acorn Montessori School a lesson about the Earth’s moon. (Photo: Embry‑Riddle)
Girls from across the Quad Cities area will explore the dynamic world of nanotechnology through hands-on activities at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s inaugural “Girls in STEM” event on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the university’s STEM Education Center.
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Embry-Riddle faculty and students will lead the middle- and high school-aged girls from Yavapai County through immersive experiences to encourage their interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The kickoff program explores nanotechnology, the science and engineering of materials at the molecular and atomic scale through hands-on demonstrations. The event culminates with a multimedia show at the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium.
The event, which is free of charge, marks the launch of Embry-Riddle’s new STEM Outreach Development initiative, which will foster diversity, accessibility, and inclusion within STEM education across Yavapai County. This inaugural event offers a unique opportunity to see how Embry-Riddle is inspiring girls to tackle STEM fields, made possible by the generous donations of the Margaret T. Morris Foundation and the APS Foundation.
“STEM education is crucial for success in our modern world,” said Tabitha King, STEM outreach director at Embry-Riddle. “It equips students with critical thinking, problem-solving and innovation skills essential for diverse career paths. Investing in STEM education prepares students for future careers and empowers them to become the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.”
